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GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupIntroduction to RFIDListen now | There are many methods and technologies for identifying and locating things and people. For over 40 years, Global Automation and Identification Group has worked with all of them. One technology that is superior in many applications is RFID. Here is an introduction to RFID, courtesy of our solutions partner, Subscribe at globalautoid.substack.com
2021-02-0106 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupPURE UV from EFFILUX and CCSFluorescence is the property of some substances that emit light when they absorb radiation, which is usually invisible. The radiation is absorbed at a specific wavelength and then re-emitted at a longer wavelength. This phenomenon reveals glue, ink, coatings or any materials with UV optical brighteners. PURE UV provides 100% UV illumination, enhancing the fluorescence effect by removing glare and improving contrast, as well as increasing inspection reliability over longer working distances. Consider PURE UV’s in these and other applications: Adhesive inspection Grease inspection Invisible UV inks Marking and ID w...
2020-12-1102 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupPlantwatch from HTE/MRTGlobal Automation & Identification Group’s newest partner, MRT, a business unit of HTE, is an expert in solutions for tracking the manufacturing process. A fine example of their solutions portfolio is PlantWatch. Plantwatch is an open platform combined with software applications that manage the day-to-day plant operations and the plant’s integration to the extended enterprise and its supply chain. Based on a flexible object-modeling framework, Plantwatch is ideal for customers seeking the benefits of a tailored solution with the lowest cost and shortest implementation time. 1 day of training is all it takes. Common applications are: trac...
2020-11-0304 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupIntroducing EFFILUXAn accepted fact regarding vision applications is that proper lighting is a major consideration. Whether the requirement is data acquisition, product inspection or measurement, the correct lighting configuration is critical to success.CCS, a Solutions Partner with GlobalAutoID, is a world leader in state-of-the-art lighting solutions. In 2018, their impressive portfolio became even more so with the acquisition of EFFILUX. EFFILUX is a company based in France that was founded in 2009 by experts in lighting, optics and photonics solutions for the machine vision industry.EFFILUX products are known for their flexibility and ease-of-use. They are well-suited to a...
2020-10-2206 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupAnti-Grey-Market and Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions for Supply Chains from Honeywell and iTRACEvia press releaseHoneywell has announced it’s helping companies with complex supply chains leverage blockchain technology for end-to-end tracing, identifying and removing counterfeit parts, improving inventory management and managing their brand reputation.Honeywell is working with iTRACE Technologies, Inc., GlobalAutoID’s Solution Partner and a leading provider of supply chain security applications for anti-grey market and anti-counterfeit, to integrate product verification technology with industrial printers to provide real time verification, authentication and track-and-trace of printed labels.The iTRACE 2DMI® solution can be easily printed, verified and registered to the blockchain directly on the Honey...
2020-09-0905 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupWhat is the difference between voltage drive and current drive lighting controllers?Listen now | In this feature, courtesy of our Solutions Partner, Gardasoft Vision, we will explain how the different kinds of lighting controllers work in machine vision and which applications they suit best. First, we’ll cover a few basics about machine vision lighting and the importance of lighting control in getting the best out of a machine vision system. Subscribe at globalautoid.substack.com
2020-09-0406 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupSafety ServicesAre the machines that you build, or use, safe? Is your work environment safe? Have you had a formal certified risk assessment completed? From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, July 22, 2020. In the United States, there are over a dozen OSHA documents that address regulations for machine safety. In the European Union, that number is more than twenty. These regulations specify machine design issues, machine limits, proper use, and operator protection. If you are a machine builder or the user of those machines, it is your moral and legal respon...
2020-07-2304 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupRFID Advantages | New & Notable | July 15, 2020In a previous edition, we briefly discussed the use of RFID as an alternative for traditional 1D and 2D data acquisition applications. While printed codes satisfy many requirements, RFID offers some unique advantages. From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, July 15th, 2020.New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries.T...
2020-07-1505 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupDiffuse Off Axis Lighting | New & Notable | July 8, 2020This week, we look at diffuse off axis lighting and how it is critical for direct marking, followed by some notes from our solutions partners and others. From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020.New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries.To subscribe to New & Notable, visit...
2020-07-0806 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupBarcodes or RFID? | New & Notable | June 24, 2020This week, we ask the question, “barcodes or RFID: which one?” as well as sharing some news and announcements. From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, June 24th, 2020.New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries.To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us on Twitter at GlobalAutoID...
2020-06-2506 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupPower Flash Technology from CCS | New & Notable | June 17, 2020This week, we are highlighting Power Flash technology from our solutions partner, CCS, as well as sharing some news and announcements from other companies. From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, June 17th, 2020.New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries.To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us...
2020-06-1804 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification Group100% Genuine Counterfeits: Securing Your Supply Chain at the Start | New & Notable | June 10, 2020This week, we learn more about how iTRACE Technologies employs that symbology, and how their solutions stop counterfeit products at step one.From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, June 10th, 2020. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us...
2020-06-1104 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupIntroduction to Proprietary Symbols and a Secure Supply Chain | New & Notable | June 3, 2020Proprietary symbols are a key component of overall anti-counterfeit and anti-diversion solutions, which secures the supply chain from offshore manufacturing all the way to customer receipt. From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID...
2020-06-0305 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupGet Help, Get in the Cloud, and Get Around Packaging | New & Notable | May 27, 2020This week, we visit solutions partner Barcom in the cloud, we watch how solutions partner High-Mark Systems gets around packages, followed by some brief notes from other companies.From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. To subscribe to New & Notable, v...
2020-05-2706 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupHighlighting Barcom | New & Notable | May 12, 2020This week, we are highlighting the solutions of our solutions partner, Barcom, followed by some brief notes from other companies. From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Tuesday, May 12th, 2020. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us on Twitter at GlobalAut...
2020-05-1209 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupHighlighting CCS | New & Notable | May 5, 2020From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us on Twitter at GlobalAutoID, and on LinkedIn by visiting GlobalAutoID.com/linkedin. This week, we are highlighting our solutions partner, CCS America, and their...
2020-05-0508 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupHighlighting High-Mark Systems | New & Notable | Tuesday, April 28, 2020From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Tuesday, April 28th, 2020. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. To subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us on Twitter at GlobalAutoID, and on LinkedIn by visiting GlobalAutoID.com/linkedin.This week, we are highlighting our solutions partner, High-Mark Systems. High-Mark S...
2020-04-2806 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupNew & Notable Audiocast | April 21, 2020In this edition, we cover fake stuff, rugged & robust stuff, & computationally illuminated stuff.New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. For everything referenced in this week's edition, and to subscribe to New & Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us on Twitter at GlobalAutoID, and on LinkedIn by visiting GlobalAutoID.com/linkedin.Our solutions partner, iTrace Tec...
2020-04-2107 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupOpen for Business | New & Notable | April 14, 2020This week’s edition takes a look at how some of our solutions partners are operating during the coranavirus pandemic, and what they want GlobalAutoID to convey to their customers & potential customers during these challenging times. New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. For everything referenced in this week's edition, and to subscribe to New & Notable, visi...
2020-04-1406 min
GlobalAutoID: Global Automation & Identification GroupNew & Notable | April 7, 2020 | Where's Your Stuff?From Global Automation and Identification Group, this is New & Notable for Tuesday, April 7th, 2020.New & Notable is a weekly series covering the news, announcements, and product highlights of our solutions partners, as well as other companies with something new and interesting to share. Our focus is on vision, inspection, and automation solutions for the automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical, and consumer packaging industries. For everything referenced in this week’s edition, and to subscribe to New and Notable, visit GlobalAutoID.com. Follow us on Twitter at GlobalAutoID, and on LinkedIn by visiting GlobalAutoID.com/linkedin. ---
2020-04-0707 min